Asked by Karen Johnson on Jun 12, 2024

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Physiological signs of a stress response include all of the following except which one?

A) Constricted pupils.
B) Tachycardia.
C) Tachypnea.
D) Elevated blood pressure.

Stress Response

The body's reaction to a challenge or demand, characterized by physical, mental, and emotional changes aimed at coping with the stressor.

Tachycardia

An abnormally rapid heart rate, typically defined as a heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute in adults.

Constricted Pupils

A condition where the pupils of the eyes become smaller or narrower than usual, which can be a response to light, drug use, or other neurological conditions.

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abrham mullerJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Pupils dilate during stressful situations to increase visual capacity and sight,especially in darkened conditions;this is a survival mechanism.The physiological cascade of changes associated with the stress response includes increased heart and respiratory rates,elevated blood pressure,muscle tightening,increased metabolic rate,a sense of foreboding,fear,nervousness,irritability,and a negative mood.